Job Description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

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About the Position This position is responsible for planning and coordinating crop production from soil preparation through to harvest and market delivery. It covers growing operations, farm infrastructure, staff/contractor supervision, production records, climate risk and work health and safety processes.

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Plan and coordinate production and marketing of crops, including fruit and nuts, vegetables, turf and flowers, from soil preparation to harvest while taking environmental and market factors into account.

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Select and plant seeds, seedlings and bulbs, and graft current varieties to root stocks.

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Maintain crop production by cultivating, de-budding and pruning, and by maintaining optimal growing conditions.

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Organise and conduct farming operations including collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce, and organising sale, purchase and dispatch of produce.

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Direct and oversee general farming activities such as fertilising and pest and weed control.

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Maintain farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems.

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Maintain and evaluate records of farming activities, monitor market activity, and plan crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand.

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Manage business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management.

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Select, train and supervise staff and contractors where required.

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Develop climate risk management strategies.

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Manage work health and safety processes.

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Planting of crops (by hand and machine driven)

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Harvesting of crops (by hand and machine assisted)

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Weeding

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Skills, Experience and Qualifications The following requirements are reproduced from the position Job Description:

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relevant AQF Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications or equivalent; or

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3 years employment experience as a Horticulture Grower with relevant formal training; or

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5 years employment experience as a Horticulture Grower with no formal training.

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Market Salary $72,000- $80,000 per annum plus superannuation
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📌 Horticulture Grower Bendigo
🏢 Murray Valley Organics
📍 Bendigo